Micha language


Micha, or Miqie, is a Loloish language of Yunnan. Its usage is declining.

Classification

Micha is most closely related to Lipo, Lolopo, and Lisu.
The autonym is used by Lalo speakers, and should not be confused with Micha.

Distribution

Micha is spoken by about 9,000 persons in north-central Yunnan, in Wuding County, Luquan County, and Fumin County.
  • Wuding County: Shedianxiaocun, Yongtaoxiacun, Yongtaozhongcun, Yangliuhe, Maichacun, Wodudacun, Woduxincun, Shuiduifang, Shanjudacun, Shanjuxiacun, Yangjiacun, Luomian, Xiagubai, Yanziwo, Shudecun, Dacun, Xincun, Baisha, Dashiban, Puxi Xincun, Yangliuhe, Nanshancun, Maidishan, Daxinzhuang, Yangjiucun, Nuomizha, Bizu
  • Luquan County: Shanglaowu, Xiashihuiyao, Qinglongqing, Bailike, Yantang, Pingtian, Damituo, Xicun
  • Fumin County: Madishangcun, Madixiacun, Madishaocun
According to the Nanjian County Gazetteer, Micha is also spoken in Nanjian County, around Aliwu and Santaishan, southeast of Dali.